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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Menlo Park, CA for 2024

Menlo Park, California, a city of 33,780 people, is located in San Mateo County between San Francisco and San Jose. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 14% of the population, and the city is surrounded by parks and protected natural forests. Senior Menlo Park residents can enjoy strolling through the gardens and museums of the Allied Artists Guild and visiting its shops and cafés. The walkable downtown also features shopping, dining and several art galleries. The Menlo Park campus of the Palo Alto Veterans Medical Center offers comprehensive healthcare services for veterans.

Seniors who require some assistance with daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and preparing meals might enjoy living in an assisted living community. Housekeeping and laundry services as well as meals are provided, and transportation to appointments and activities is often included. The cost of assisted living is $6,100 per month in Menlo Park, which is a bit higher than the $5,000 median for the state.

This guide examines the benefits and drawbacks of living in Menlo Park. It compares the local cost of assisted living with other parts of the state and types of senior care, and provides information about available aging-related resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Menlo Park

The California Department of Social Services is responsible for licensing and inspecting residential care facilities in Menlo Park and throughout the state. The department also keeps track of available beds and informs the public about senior residential care policies.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Menlo Park

  • Menlo Park has a mild climate, with summer temperatures ranging from the low 50s to the high 70s. Winter temperatures rarely dip below 40 degrees, with highs in the 50s. The sun shines about 70% of the time, and most rainy days occur during the winter months.
  • The San Francisco area, which includes Menlo Park, is ranked as the third-best city for seniors by Sperling’s Best Places, with a score of 100% for the environment. Menlo Park is just a 40-minute drive from the sights and attractions of downtown San Francisco.
  • Although Menlo Park has a cost of living that’s higher than the United States as a whole, the cost of health care is three points lower than average. Additionally, Menlo Park has 302 physicians per 100,000 residents compared to the U.S. average of 210.
  • In Menlo Park, the crime rates are low. The city has a violent crime rate of 9.8 on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being the highest, and the U.S. average is 22.7. The property crime rate is also low at 28.7 compared to 35.4 for the country.
  • Perched between Menlo Park and Palo Alto, Stanford University offers seniors the opportunity to continue learning. Classes, lectures and online discussions are available to the surrounding community, along with free or low-cost performances, lectures and workshops.
  • Bedwell Bayfront Park is surrounded by a wildlife refuge. Located at the east end of the city, it’s a great spot for birdwatching and photography. Some of the walking and biking trails there are wheelchair-accessible.

Paying for Assisted Living in Menlo Park

According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the cost of assisted living in Menlo Park is $6,100 per month, which is significantly higher than the statewide average of $5,000 and the national median of $4,300 per month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Although the cost of assisted living in Menlo Park is higher than the California and U.S. averages, it’s on par with other cities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Only Santa Clara has a higher cost at $6,800, and San Jose’s assisted living cost is lower at $5,875. Costs drop in cities further away from the Bay, such as Sacramento and Fresno, where rates average $5,395 and $4,750, respectively.

Menlo Park

$6,100

California

$5,000

Santa Clara

$6,800

San Jose

$5,875

Sacramento

$5,395

Fresno

$4,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

At $6,100 per month, the cost of assisted living is about midrange compared to other options in Menlo Park. Seniors who prefer to age in place in their own homes can hire a homemaker or a home health aide at a median monthly cost of $6,101 for either service. For seniors who only need assistance on weekdays, adult day health care is a more affordable $1,950 per month. Full-time care in a nursing home ranges from $12,471 to $15,208 per month respectively for a semiprivate or private room.

Homemaker Services

$6,101

Home Health Aide

$6,101

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$6,100

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,471

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$15,208

Note: Data for Menlo Park was unavailable, so data for San Francisco was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Menlo Park

Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Menlo Park through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in California

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Menlo Park

Free resources are available to help Menlo Park seniors with finding transportation, navigating healthcare coverage and dealing with long-term care issues. Seniors can also find advocates for issues that arise in their assisted living communities. 

ResourceContactService
Menlo Park Older Adult Services(650) 330-2283The city hosts various programs for seniors at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, including congregate meals that older residents can enjoy with friends. They can also attend fun activities and classes. Seniors can paint, practice sewing or learn Spanish, and take part in exercise classes including armchair yoga and chair dancing.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(650) 780-5707The California Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for Menlo Park seniors in assisted living and other long-term care settings. The ombudsman deals with issues such as dietary problems and insufficient care. Seniors can also get advice and help from the ombudsman about medical care, rehabilitation and access to state benefits.
San Mateo County Area Agency on Aging(650) 713-8447The San Mateo County Area Agency on Aging helps seniors connect with a wide range of resources, such as health promotion programs, transportation services and legal assistance through the county's Legal Aid Society. The AAA also partners with AARP to provide seniors with information on vital issues, such as avoiding phone scams.
RSVP of San Mateo County and Northern Santa Clara County(650) 696-7660RSVP offers Menlo Park residents aged 55 and older opportunities to volunteer and continue contributing to the community using the skills they’ve learned over a lifetime. RSVP volunteers also offer seniors in assisted living communities the chance to connect with others through friendly visits.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)(650) 627-9350San Mateo County HICAP provides seniors with free Medicare and Medi-Cal counseling and help accessing resources to cover expenses such as prescription drugs. New and current Medicare recipients can get unbiased advice about their coverage options, including long-term care insurance plans, and assistance with filing claims and appeals.
San Mateo County Veterans Services Office(650) 802-6598The Veterans Services Office helps Menlo Park seniors access state and federal benefits they’ve earned through their military service. Vets can get assistance applying for VA health care coverage as well as disability compensation, pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits, which may help them pay for assisted living.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Menlo Park

Menlo Park-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

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